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Radio (2003)
Director: Michael Tollin
Cast: Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson
Runtime109 min
RatingPG
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In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.
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Fans of inspirational dramas will appreciate the heartwarming story of Radio, the mentally disabled young man whose life is transformed by the guidance and support of football coach Harold Jones (played by Ed Harris) in this 2003 film directed by Michael Tollin. The standout performance by Cuba Gooding Jr. in the title role brings real depth and authenticity to this uplifting tale.
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Radio is a 2003 American biographical sports drama film directed by Mike Tollin. It was inspired by the 1996 Sports Illustrated article "Someone to Lean On" by Gary Smith. The article and the movie are based on the true story of T. L. Hanna High School football coach Harold Jones and a young man with an intellectual disability, James "Radio" Kennedy. The film co-stars Debra Winger and Alfre Woodard. It was filmed primarily in Walterboro, South Carolina, and released by Sony Pictures Releasing on October 24, 2003. Radio received mostly negative reviews and grossed $52.6 million against a $30 million budget.
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